Publication: Does focusing on others enhance subjective well-being? The role of age, motivation, and relationship closeness
Does focusing on others enhance subjective well-being? The role of age, motivation, and relationship closeness
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Nikitin, J., & Freund, A. M. (2021). Does focusing on others enhance subjective well-being? The role of age, motivation, and relationship closeness. Psychology and Aging, 36, 69–82. https://doi.org/10.1037/pag0000489
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Prosociality (i.e., voluntary thoughts and actions intended to benefit somebody else) is arguably essential for positive social relationships. The present research investigated under what conditions a prosocial focus has positive effects on the subjective well-being of a prosocial person. We addressed this question in an intervention study of daily social interactions. All participants (N = 295, 57.6% women, age 19–88 years) started the study with a baseline day with no intervention. Participants then underwent a video-based intervent
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- Nikitin, Jana
- Freund, Alexandra M
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Nikitin, J., & Freund, A. M. (2021). Does focusing on others enhance subjective well-being? The role of age, motivation, and relationship closeness. Psychology and Aging, 36, 69–82. https://doi.org/10.1037/pag0000489